How Mercedes' struggles influenced Russell's dynamic with Hamilton
George Russell admits that his dynamic with Lewis Hamilton may have differed had Mercedes had a more competitive car in 2022.
Russell stepped up to the Silver Arrows following a three-year stint with Williams, replacing Valtteri Bottas as Hamilton's teammate.
While the team had previously dominated the sport in recent years – having won eight consecutive Constructors' Championships between 2014 and 2021 – the 2022 campaign proved more challenging, with the W13 unable to match the pace of Red Bull and Ferrari's challengers.
However, the struggles that Mercedes faced may had had a positive influence on the relationship between Russell and Hamilton. Russell reflects on dynamic with Hamilton "I think, for sure, the dynamic [between myself and Lewis] would have been slightly different had we arrived at the first race and had the fastest car on the grid," Russell told ...